"Maria was outraged that Edmund called Zach to come get her, as if she was dirty laundry. Zach admitted loving Maria and called Edmund a fool for not realizing that she left him forever for Edmund. Zach left and Maria blasted Edmund for being cruel and he told her he knows she plans to meet him later somewhere. He gave his blessing for her to take comfort in another man's arms. She angrily told him he could have his divorce, and she would make it ugly, fighting him every step of the way and for custody of the kids. Brooke came over and Maria told her Edmund was all hers and stormed out. Edmund explained Maria's betrayal and the need for a divorce. Brooke told him it was the biggest, dumbest mistake of his life and hoped he could undo it before it was too late. Maria was crying in the stables and Zach found her, offering to take her away and love her the way she deserves.
David was upset with Krystal for allowing Babe and Jamie to kidnap Ace and leave the area. He was not reassured when Krystal said Jamie was as savvy as Tad. David was crazy with worry and Krystal said a DNA test on the baby will clear Babe and Jamie. David reminded her that the letters would only add to the trouble Babe is in.
A policeman approached Jamie and Babe, who were about to get back on the road. Jamie handed over his license and registration, saying he was Brad Anderson. The police gave him a warning about being illegally parked. The officer stared at the baby and they let him hold him. The officer told him there was trouble, but it was only because the baby spit up on him. He also said the baby looked familiar, which made their hearts jump, but he said he looks just like his nephew. They finally got back on the highway.
Tad was stunned to find Bianca holding Bess and the way she talked, he thought she knew it was Miranda. Tad told her he was glad it was over and that she knew. That confused Bianca, which confused Tad. They talked past each other and about JR accusing Babe of more lies. Bianca told him she never got a letter from Babe. Tad decided he needed to tell Bianca the truth and he was nervous. He made Bianca nervous when he asked her to sit down. He was trying to explain Babe's behavior when David came in. David said Babe isn't to blame and wanted to take Bianca home but Bianca left to change the baby's diaper. David realized Bianca hadn't read her letter and warned Tad to not tell her the truth. Tad said he couldn't not tell Bianca. David warned him that if he tells the truth, Jamie will be arrested. Tad threatened to send him, Krystal and Babe to prison for hurting Bianca. David then explained that Jamie and Babe were accomplices to kidnapping and murder. Bianca came back to hear the truth about Bess and Tad was speechless.
Erica demanded to see the letter JR was holding, intended for Bianca. JR told her the letter says Bess is really Miranda and that it's just another one of Babe's lies. He claimed to want to spare Bianca's feelings. Erica suspected his motives and story, especially when he said he left Bess with Bianca. She accused him of turning into his father. JR told her about the DNA test Tad and Joe had run that proved Bess was Babe's. Erica was stunned and grateful to JR for his help in protecting Bianca from Babe's cruel lies. JR said he hoped he could salvage his friendship with Bianca, but when Erica told JR how lucky he was that his baby survived, he started to think about his son and had to leave. Krystal came over and Erica was very hostile towards her about Babe betraying Bianca. Krystal said she'd take the blame, thinking Erica knew the truth about Miranda. Erica continued ranting at Krystal, who finally asked her to calm down and hear the whole story. Krystal realized their wires were crossed and tried to explain, but Erica wouldn't give her a chance, accusing her and Babe of a new lie intended to hurt Bianca. Erica expressed her gratitude for JR keeping Babe's letter from Bianca forever before she threw Krystal out.
JR went to the crash site and began to mourn the loss of his son, with flashbacks to when he and Babe first came to Pine Valley, and then all the lies she'd told. He tore up Babe's letter to Bianca."
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